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If you have these types of vines growing on your home, take steps to remove them.
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Cut the thorny vine off at the ground with a pair of pruning scissors. It is common for the vine to grow very thick near the ground and thin out as it extends up the wall. If you cannot cut through the vine with pruning scissors, use a tree limb saw.
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Pull the vine away from the wall slowly. Take caution when removing the vine from objects. Grip the vine as close to the wall as you can. Pull off 10 to 12 inches at a time and then re-grip the vine where it remains attached to the wall. Pull slowly so you do not damage the wall or anything attached to it. If necessary, use a ladder so you can reach the full height of the vine.
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Place the vine into a trash bag. Do not place the vine in a compost pile, as it can attempt to root itself in the relocated area.
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Spray the remaining portion of the vine sticking out of the ground with a chemical herbicide. Follow the dosing directions on the herbicide packaging, as the directions will vary per brand. It may take several dosages to kill the vine. When you see the portion of the vine sticking out of the ground wilt and start to rot, you know the vine is dead.
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Dig into the ground around the vine with a shovel until you reach the root ball for the vine, if you opt not to use a pesticide. Dig up as much of the vine's root system as possible. The vine can propagate off any roots left in the ground. Place the root ball into the trash bag with the vine and dispose of the trash bag in accordance with your local trash-collecting regulations.